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| Person: White, Raymond Ernest |
| Name | White, Raymond Ernest |
| Description | A British Army officer who was in 'D' Squadron, No.1 Wing, The Glider Pilot Regiment during Operation 'Tongo', the Airborne operation of D-Day to secure the bridges. He was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for single-handed anti-tank action with complete disregard for his own safety that was responsible for delaying the advance of the enemy armour. He was Killed later in Action at Arnhem. |
| Lived | Born 1917, Died 18 Sep 1944 |
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